Neoplasia and Tumor Classification
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What suffix is used to designate benign tumors?

  • -sarcoma
  • -carcinoma
  • -oma (correct)
  • -adenocarcinoma

In which type of cell do benign tumors arise?

  • Blood cells
  • Epithelial cells (correct)
  • Skeletal muscle
  • Nerve cells

What is an example of a benign tumor arising in skeletal muscle?

  • Leiomyoma
  • Adenoma
  • Lipoma
  • Rhabdomyoma (correct)

What type of tumor is designated by attaching the suffix -carcinoma?

<p>Malignant tumor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suffix used for designating malignant tumors arising from connective tissue or muscle?

<p>-sarcoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of benign tumors?

<p>Well-differentiated and encapsulated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a benign tumor composed of glandular tissue?

<p>Adenoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant tumors?

<p>High mitotic index and abnormal mitotic figures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Neoplasia

  • Neoplasia literally means "new growth"
  • A neoplasm is equivalent to a tumor
  • Tumor means swelling, often used interchangeably with neoplasm in clinical settings
  • Oncology is the study of tumors, derived from "oncos" meaning tumor and "ology" meaning study of

Classification of Tumors

  • Tumors are classified into two categories: benign and malignant, based on their potential clinical behavior
  • Benign tumors:
    • Remain localized
    • Can be removed surgically
    • Patients generally survive
  • Malignant tumors:
    • Can invade and destroy adjacent structures
    • Can cause death if left untreated
    • Characterized by the ability to metastasize (spread to distant sites)

Characteristics of Tumors

  • All tumors have two basic components:
    • Parenchyma: made up of transformed or neoplastic cells, determines the biological behavior of the tumor and gives the tumor its name
    • Stroma: made up of non-neoplastic connective tissue, blood vessels, and host-derived inflammatory cells

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Explore the meaning of neoplasia, tumors, and the study of tumors in the field of oncology. Understand the classification of tumors into benign and malignant categories based on their potential clinical behavior.

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